Babyface’s net worth and career: From singer to producer

Babyface’s net worth and career: From singer to producer

Babyface is one of the most prolific musicians and contributors to the evolution of R&B music. His career spans five decades, and his Mida's touch significantly contributed to the success of music icons like Mary J Blige, TLC and Toni Braxton. Babyface's net worth is a culmination of his career success.

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Babyface at the 66th GRAMMY Awards in February 2024, and at the Black Music Action Coalition Music Maker Dinner in January 2024 Photo: Gregg DeGuire/Lionel Hahn (modified by author)
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Babyface's net worth would allegedly be higher had he not gone through his divorce with his first wife. Nevertheless, he bounced back and maintained his relevance in the entertainment industry years later. His accolades and financial success are a testament to how good he is at his craft.

Babyface's profile summary

Full name

Kenneth Brian Edmonds

Nicknames

FaceY, Corp

Date of birth

10 April 1959

Birthday

10 April

Zodiac sign

Aries

Age

64 years (as of February 2024)

Place of birth

Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.

Nationality

American

Ethnicity

African-American

Hair colour

Black

Eye colour

Dark brown

Height

175cm or 5′ 9″

Occupation

Singer, songwriter, record producer, record executive

Genres

R&B, soul, new jack swing

Labels

Chi Sound, LaFace, SOLAR, Epic, Arista, Mercury, Motown, Def Jam, Capitol, Soda Pop

Formerly of

The Deele, Milestone, Manchild

Education

North Central High School

Years active

1974–present

Television

College Hill

Net worth

$200 million (as of February 2024)

Marital status

Divorced

Spouses

Tracey Edmonds ​(m. 1992; div. 2005)​, Nicole Pantenburg ​(m. 2014; div. 2021)​

Children

Three

Siblings

Kevon Edmonds (brother), Melvin Edmonds (brother)

Social media

Instagram

X (Twitter)

Facebook

Website

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How much is Babyface worth in 2024?

According to Celebrity Net Worth, Babyface's net worth in 2024 is $200 million. Most of his wealth comes from his music career. He is a singer, songwriter and record producer. Several publications have ranked him as one of the best record producers ever.

How does Babyface make his money?

Babyface, whose real name is Kenneth Brian Edmonds, is an award-winning figure in the music industry. He is renowned for being a singer, songwriter and record producer with a wealth of experience. He started his career in 1974, and five decades later, he has significantly revolutionised R&B and pop music.

Babyface became notable for his silky-smooth vocals and peculiar ability to craft emotive and relatable lyrics in his compositions. Before he knew it, he was a household name.

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Quick facts about Babyface. Photo: Monica Schipper
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How did Babyface get famous?

Babyface was born into a family of six brothers, and he was the fifth child. Two of his brothers, Melvin and Kevon Edmonds, were After 7 band members. As a shy youth, Kenneth would write songs to express his emotions. he later piqued an interest in playing musical instruments like the guitar and keyboard.

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Music career

Kenneth met Boosty Collins, who named him Babyface because of his youthful look. Babyface performed in the group Manchild as a guitarist for the first time. He later played the keyboard for the R&B and light-funk group the Deele. He later formed a successful writing and production partnership with Antonio L.A Reed of the Deele.

Babyface had his first writing credits in 1983 for the tune Slow Jam for the R&B band Midnight Star. He worked with the group until 1988.

Who did Babyface write for?

Babyface co-founded LaFace Records with Reid in 1989 and signed Usher, Toni Braxton and TLC, whose careers skyrocketed shortly after. Babyface wrote and produced TLC's second album, the girl group's best-selling album. He wrote the majority of songs in Toni Braxton's first two albums.

Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds helped form AZ Yet, the popular late-1990s R&B group. He worked with these successful performers in producing their albums:

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  • Whitney Houston
  • Boyz II Men
  • Madonna
  • Brandy
  • Mary J. Blige

Additionally, Babyface produced and wrote music for iconic artists like:

Artist's name

Artist's name

Artist's name

Bobby Brown

The Whispers

Pebbles

Aretha Franklin

Patti LaBelle

3T

Tevin Campbell

The Boys

Damian Dame

Karyn White

Johnny Gill

Chaka Khan

Shola Ama

Backstreet Boys

Honeyz

Janet Jackson

Faith Evans

Beyoncé

Diana Ross

Sheena Easton

Michael Jackson

Michael Bolton

Paula Abdul

Eric Clapton

Tamia

Sisqó

Dru Hill

Fall Out Boy

Céline Dion

Samantha Jade

Katharine McPhee

Mariah Carey

Bruno Mars

Kelly Clarkson

Chanté Moore

En Vogue

Zendaya

Lil Wayne

Kenny G

Kevin Abstract

Kristinia DeBarge

Ariana Grande

Vanessa L. Williams

P!nk

NSYNC

Marc Nelson

Xscape

Jordin Sparks

Jessica Mauboy

K-Ci & JoJo

Phil Collins

How many top 10 hits does Babyface have?

Babyface has contributed to over 800 million record sales and over a billion streams. He has produced over 125 top-10 hits.

Babyface at the 2024 Recording Academy Honors
Babyface at the 2024 Recording Academy Honors presented by The Black Music Collective at Fairmont Century Plaza on 1 February 2024 in Los Angeles, California. Photo: Jeff Kravitz
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How many #1 hits does Babyface have?

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Babyface has 45 number 1 R&B hits. He also has 16 number 1 pop hits. Babyface has nine albums:

Year

Album title

1986

Lovers

1989

Tender Lover

1993

For the Cool in You

1996

The Day

2001

Face2Face

2005

Grown

2007

Playlist

2015

Return of the Tender Lover

2022

Girls Night Out

He has also received credits for the following albums:

Year

Album title

1977

Power and Love

with Manchild

1978

Feel the Phuff

with Manchild

1983

Street Beat

with The Deele

1985

Material Thangz

with The Deele

1987

Eyes of a Stranger

with The Deele

2014

Love, Marriage & Divorce

with Toni Braxton

Awards and accolades

Babyface's opulence and contribution to the evolution of R&B music has been celebrated globally. As of February 2024, he has bagged 13 Grammy Awards:

Year

Category

2024

Best R&B Song

2021

Trustee

2015

Best R&B Album

1998

Producer of the Year, Non-Classical

1997

Producer of the Year

1997

Record of the Year

1997

Best R&B Song

1996

Producer of the Year

1995

Best R&B Song

1995

Best Male R&B Vocal Performance

1994

Album of the Year

1993

Producer of the Year (Non-Classical)

1993

Best R&B Song

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In 1999, Babyface received the Golden Plate Award from the American Academy of Achievement. In August 2006, he was honoured as a BMI Icon at the annual BMI Urban Awards. He has 51 BMI Pop Songwriter of the Year Awards and seven trophies. On 10 October 2013, Babyface was honoured with the 2,508th star of the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Babyface at the Black Music Action Coalition Music Maker Dinner
Babyface at the Black Music Action Coalition Music Maker Dinner, in association with ASCAP, held at Delilah on 31 January 2024 in West Hollywood, California. Photo: Gregg DeGuire
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Divorce Settlement

Babyface's divorce from his wife of 13 years, Tracey Edmonds, reportedly cost him half of his net worth. He allegedly lost as much as $100 million, enough to make it one of the most expensive celebrity divorces of all time. He agreed to pay $37,000 per month in spousal support as well as child support until 2027.

In April 2004, before his separation from his first wife, Tracey, Babyface parted with $5.15 million for an 8,245 square-foot mansion in the Mulholland Estates community of Los Angeles. Babyface's ex-wife now owns the house.

Babyface's houses

Besides his music and proceeds from Babyface concerts, Edmonds also invests in real estate. In February 1998, he paid $825,000 for a parcel of land in Bel Air, Los Angeles. He constructed an 11,000-square-foot mansion, listed it in May 2022 for $8 million, and later lowered the price to $7.5 million.

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In May 2004, Babyface paid $4.1 million for a 5-bedroom home on 7,508 square feet. The house is in the Crest neighbourhood of Bel Air, Los Angeles.

Babyface owns a mock Mediterranean tract house in a gated Rancho Cucamonga, California community. The home sits on a 3,614-square-foot piece of land and was bought for $780,000 in February 2008. He also owns a tract house in Las Vegas, bought for $255,000 in June 1996.

In 2012, Babyface sold his home in Incline Village, Nevada. He raked in $2.95 million. He had purchased the house in March 1995 for $1.9 million.

As established from details about Babyface's net worth, he primarily earns through his career as a musician. He also has investments in real estate.

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